Recent Deaths 6/15/23
Grace V. Gibbons, 91, of Franklin, died June 11, 2023. Boyd D. Sharrar died May 30, 2023. Randy L. DeMarco, 69, of Marienville, died June…
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Pet of the Day 6/14/23
Meet Kalie, the sweet one-year-old labradoodle! Kalie is a really nice girl, a bit timid at first but very friendly and affectionate once she warms…
Apples and Pesto Farfalle
(Family Features) When your family’s favorite dishes inevitably grow tired, a touch of sweetness may be all you need to freshen up the flavor of…
Growing Herb Plants Together: Best Herbs To Grow Together In A Pot
Having your own herb garden is a thing of beauty. There’s nothing better than fresh herbs to enliven even the most bland dish, but not…
Venango housing rehab program gets boost with grant
From staff reports The Venango County housing rehabilitation program has received a boost as the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced the awarding of a $400,000…
Funeral home honors veterans, flags via program
From staff reports In conjunction with Flag Day, Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. of Franklin is operating a Retire Your Flag with Honor…
Despite serious legal threat, Trump turns day in court into a campaign event
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s four years in the White House, even on some of the most consequential days of his presidency, were punctuated…
Happ’s homer, 4 RBIs lead Cubs over Pirates 11-3 after rain delay
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ hit a three-run, first-inning drive for his first home run since May 5, Christopher Morel added a three-run homer in…
‘Avatar 3’ pushed to 2025 and Disney sets two ‘Star Wars’ films for 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — “Avatar: The Way of Water” may have finally arrived in theaters in 2022, but that long parade of “Avatar” delays isn’t…
Recent Deaths 6/14/23
Bob Stahlman, 71, of Chambersburg, died April 22, 2023. Caleb Andrew Kiely, 31, of Petrolia, died June 11, 2023. Genevieve A. Ashbaugh, 76, of Clarion….
Pet of the Day 6/13/23
Meet Sienna. This gorgeous lady came to us as a stray, so we have no history for her. Although she is very nervous at first,…
Brunch Board with a Twist
(Family Features) Few things go together like the weekend and brunch. Whether that means gathering with family, friends or a combination of both, it’s the…
Veterans Resource Fair
The Erie VAMC and Veterans Leadership Program joined forces to bring an all-inclusive Veteran-centric event to Erie, featuring FREE SERVICES for Veterans and family members…
Feds allocate $5.5M to clean abandoned wells in forest
From staff reports Allegheny National Forest will receive $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior to plug 48 old oil and gas wells,…
Oil Heritage art show scheduled July 19-23
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council and ARTS Oil City are once again teaming up to organize the annual Oil Heritage Festival art…
Police: 10 wounded in Denver mass shooting after Nuggets win
DENVER (AP) — Ten people were wounded in a mass shooting early Tuesday in Denver in an area where basketball fans had been celebrating the…
Gun rights rally takes aim at PA House Democrats’ new majority
HARRISBURG (AP) — Organizers warned at an annual gun rights rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Monday that with a slim Democratic majority in the…
Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last…
Recent Deaths 6/13/23
Robert James Deeter, 24, formerly of Utica, died June 10, 2023. David Eugene Klasen, 66, of New Lebanon, died June 3, 2023. Lucy Ellen Collins…
Pet of the Day 6/12/23
Sweet Charlotte recently came to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know her. Since she was a stray, we have no…
Cheesy Pepperoni Dip
(Family Features) Make it all about dad and celebrate Father’s Day with a table full of food to enjoy with family. Serving up something mouthwatering…
Oil City Arts Council sets Jolly July 3rd lineup
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will hold its Jolly July 3rd Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, July 3, in Justus…
Trump, allies escalate attacks on criminal case as court appearance approaches
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and his allies are escalating efforts to undermine the criminal case against him and drum up protests as the former…
McCutchen gets 2,000th hit, Pirates ride Keller to 2-1 victory over Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — If he’s being honest, Andrew McCutchen thought he’d have gotten to 2,000 hits long ago. During the Pittsburgh Pirates star’s run as…
‘Transformers’ edge out ‘Spider-Verse’ to claim first place at box office
The Associated Press It was Miles Morales and the Spider-Verse versus the “Transformers” at the box office this weekend and the bots came out on…
Recent Deaths 6/12/23
William (Bill) C. Greenlee, Sr., 67, of Franklin, died June 8, 2023. Rhonda Jean Bush, 62, of Reno, died June 10, 2023. For complete…
Hearing brings issues with Adamovsky’s IOOF building to fore
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Discussions about Milan Adamovsky’s IOOF building in downtown Oil City came to a head Thursday during a hearing to consider…
Rain won’t wash out drought concerns
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Although a decent dose of rain during the coming week is good news, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service…
Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber for years of attacks that killed 3, dies in prison at 81
WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign…
Federal regulators promise safety review at all the major freight railroads
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Federal Railroad Administration recently completed a review of Norfolk Southern’s safety culture in the wake of the February’s fiery derailment…
Mets stop 7-game skid, beat Pirates 5-1 behind Canha’s 3 RBIs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Canha knows he can’t replace Pete Alonso’s production in the New York Mets’ lineup. Canha gave it his best shot Saturday….
Honeywell building has been under new ownership
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The former Honeywell building at 1345 15th St. in Franklin has been under new ownership for a couple of months,…
St. Patrick to hold Eucharastic procession Sunday in Franklin
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Franklin will hold a Eucharistic procession through downtown Franklin on Sunday. The procession, which…
Trump set for first public appearances since federal indictment
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will make his first public appearances since his federal indictment, speaking on Saturday to friendly Republican audiences in…
Hayes has career night, Pirates send Mets to 7th straight loss with 14-7 romp
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed just one day off to put a humbling series loss to lowly Oakland in the rearview mirror. It…
Recent Deaths 6/10/23
Debra S. Best, 62, of Rimersburg, died June 8, 2023. Barbara J. Manross, 90, of Seneca, died June 9, 2023. Linda Sollinger, 74, of Franklin,…
Answering the Call to Fix Broken Things
The recent conversation around adaptive reuse has sparked a desire for me to share a personal note on not just the “how” but the “why”…
Pet of the Day 6/9/23
Meet Khonsu! This sweet boy came to us recently as a stray with some skin issues that have improved significantly with medication. He came in…
Grilled Sweetpotato and Blueberry Salad
(Family Features) Get out of the kitchen and head outdoors this summer for fresh, delicious meals that call for lighting the grill and relaxing in…
Work coming up on Cranberry water plant
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Construction is expected to begin soon on a $2.6 million upgrade to the Cranberry Township water filtration treatment plant near…
Pathways expansion project gets conditional OK
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Regional Planning Commission unanimously gave conditional approval during a special meeting Wednesday to Pathways Adolescent Center for…
Trump indicted in classified documents case in a historic first for a former president
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the…
Supreme Court voting rights ruling stuns minority voters, who hope it expands their representation
WASHINGTON (AP) — This week’s Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists…
Review: New ‘Transformers’ tries but fails to energize the saga
The Associated Press With the “Transformers” franchise clearly at a crossroads, its latest protectors have turned to their deep bench of characters. But just adding…
Recent Deaths 6/9/23
Lewis E. Ralston, 76, of Utica, died June 8, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or…
Pet of the Day 6/8/23
Trapper is a really friendly boy who was caught in a trap, hence his name! Trapper was a stray, which means we do not have…
Pecan Snack Mix with Cranberries and Chocolate
(Family Features) Work, social commitments, kids’ activities and the daily grind can take over schedules and wreak havoc on your opportunities to sit at the…
County receives funds under food, shelter program
From staff reports Venango County has been awarded nearly $27,000 under the national Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) through the Department of Homeland Security….
State provides some tips while wildfire smoke raises concerns
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Health is providing common sense tips to help people stay healthy while current weather patterns push smoke from…
Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice…